Wise Practice Element 6: Performance Evaluation
Overview
The ability to design, direct, and benefit from evaluation practice is an inherent right. Indigenous people have been evaluating since time immemorial. Today, evaluation as a tool can support Indigenous practices and inform the design of programs and projects. Evaluation is a mechanism for amplifying the collective of Indigenous voices.
Following the Right Relations and the Wise Practices leadership and governance model, you will explore how accountable leaders act as stewards of a vision, uniting good governance and ethical practices, while honoring their identity and culture. Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks will provide you with the foundational space for thinking outside of the status quo, while developing skills and tools to implement and assess community driven change that reflects community values and cultural practices.
This program fulfills the requirements for the Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance, and Management Excellence.
What does the program offer?
Indigenous Evaluation Frameworks is a comprehensive program for leaders and technicians to understand evaluation, as well as the use of evaluation tools and assessment processes designed to support community change and growth.
Uncover the roots of Indigenous evaluation practices and work towards implementing these strategies into your own processes. You will gain an understanding of the history and context of western evaluation, and through information sharing, lectures, and exercises, you will learn to create an evaluation framework that reflects your community/organization. Bring reflective leadership practices into your work and well-being, and add to your Indigenous evaluation toolboxes.
Who should register?
This program will be beneficial to those who are interested in conducting evaluations, managing programs, and/or applying Wise Practices Leadership, including:
- Indigenous leaders, administrators, senior management, and those involved in program design and delivery
- Indigenous evaluation students
- First Nations, Inuit, and Métis regional or tribal evaluators
- Consultants who work closely with Indigenous nations and organizations
- Cultural organizations and non-profit leaders
- Government leaders
- Provincial and federal policy analysts and evaluators
Applicants must be ages 18+ at the time of the program start date.
This program prioritizes Indigenous learners, and those working for Indigenous communities and organizations. Programs are filled on a first come, first served basis. Please register early to secure a confirmation of your spot.
Earn your Certificate
The Certificate of Indigenous Leadership, Governance and Management Excellence is awarded to individuals who recognize the importance of continuing education and have successfully completed a total of seven programs. The programs are strategically focused on building your capacity to assist your community and organization to successfully move forward into the era of self-determination and successful community economic development. All Intermediate offerings are counted towards the certificate, while Introductory programs do not. Learn more about what courses you require in order to achieve your certificate here.
